Sesame Croutons

Photo: flickr user Carl Black

Ingredients

5 slcs Firm white bread

Or 6 slices French bread

2 tablespoons Butter or margarine

1 tablespoon Olive oil

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Preparation

Cut crusts from 5 slices firm white bread or 6 slices French bread. Dice bread into 1/2-inch cubes.

In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons each butter or margarine, olive oil, and sesame oil. Add bread cubes and sesame seed, stirring until well coated with butter mixture.

Transfer bread cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Bake in a 300 degree F oven until lightly browned and crisp (25 to 30 minutes). Cool.

Makes about 2 cups.